A Mid-Victorian Folk Art Slate Letter Press; 'Watch and Pray' c.1860-70 sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles in its toxicity and its

in its toxicity and its general physiological and therapeutic action in dilating the pupil of the eyes in like manner

though bold

The work is in fair condition with some loss to the painted frame and grubbiness to theposter which could be cleaned if so desired

Lechertier Barbe’s trade catalogue

The plinth is very heavy

A Mid-Victorian Folk Art Slate Letter Press; 'Watch and Pray' c.1860-70 sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles in its toxicity and itsOrigin: EnglishPeriod: Mid VictorianProvenance: UnknownDate: c. 1860 70Width: 4Height: 6Depth: 1. 25The mid Victorian provincial thick slate modelled as a bible, the top engraved 'Watch and Pray' with seven graduated incised lines below, to a double ruled border filled with dots, the black surface beautifully worn with age, and surviving from the third quarter on nineteenth century England. The piece is in totally original order with its lovely time